"My tummy is flat and firm again, and I love how I look."
Abdominoplasty is performed under general anesthesia, ensuring a pain-free experience. Dr. Tseng carefully places the incisions along the lower abdomen so that tummy tuck scars are hidden by clothing, even a bikini. This incision placement is an access point for removing fat with liposuction and tightening muscles. Excess skin is trimmed away, and the remaining tissue is optimally positioned.
A quick look at our tummy tuck before and after photos will show you what a stunning difference this procedure can make. The results last a lifetime unless you gain a significant amount of weight or go through pregnancy.
Abdominoplasty, better known as a tummy tuck, is a cosmetic surgery that can resolve many common aesthetic concerns. These include:
For a person who exercises and eats a healthy diet, that highly visible midsection bulge may remain and appears impossible to resolve. A tummy tuck surgery includes liposuction and tightening the underlying muscles structure to slim and smooth the abdominal area.
Stretch marks cannot be resolved without surgery. Topical serums and laser or other treatments can make them less visible – yet they remain. However, the only way to get rid of stretch marks on the abdomen is to remove the affected skin. During the tummy tuck procedure, our surgeon removes excess sagging skin from the lower abdomen, the area that stretch marks from pregnancy or weight gain most often appear.
Muscles in the abdominal area often stretch or separate (diastasis recti) with age. The saggy, bulging look can become worsened after pregnancy, weight gain, or due to aging. During his tummy tuck procedure in Kirkland, Dr. Tseng will tighten loose muscles, shaping and firming the abdomen.
The greatest benefit of any plastic surgery is the feeling of confidence you experience with a flat, firm, youthful tummy zone.
"My tummy tuck made me look so much younger!"
Dr. Tseng is committed to the highest level of patient satisfaction with the results of a procedure. With the Vectra imaging system, a 3D model of your face, breasts, or body allows you to see, with clarity, how a procedure will appear – on you. The Vectra Imaging system allows for a higher level of precision in planning a procedure for a result that reflects your desires.
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Your surgery will be performed under the most stringent health and safety guidelines and procedures. You will arrive on your surgical date, dressed in loose clothing. You will be prepped for surgery, and general anesthesia administered. The incision will be carefully placed, extending from hip to hip. Through this incision, excess fat is removed with liposuction, and the underlying muscle structure tightened. If your abdominal muscles have separated, they will be brought together and tightened surgically. Stretch marks and excess skin on the lower abdomen are removed, and the belly button is repositioned, so it appears in a youthful location. The incisions are meticulously closed with sutures, and the procedure is complete. A tummy tuck will require several hours to complete.
After your procedure, you should plan for at minimum two weeks off work or other activities. Use the time to rest and allow your body to heal. You can expect some swelling and bruising. The treated area will be protected and held in place with a compression garment.
As soon as possible, you should be up and taking gentle walks to stimulate blood circulation. In the first few days, you will need assistance, so arrange a trusted friend or family member to stay with you.
You will have prescription pain meds to keep you comfortable and a course of antibiotics to ward off infection. You must avoid any body position that puts stress on the incisions, including lifting, stretching, bending, or standing up straight. The discomfort, swelling, and bruising fades over time and is typically gone within three to four weeks, at which time you can resume light activities. The full recovery takes in the range of six weeks, with the surgical scars fading in the months ahead. You will be able to enjoy your newly slimmed look and wear tight clothing with confidence!
If you have decided that you can no longer live with a bulging, loose abdomen, you want your surgeon to achieve a result that brings you confidence in all the years ahead. Dr. Mark Tseng has 17 years in practice and is among the most educated and experienced plastic surgeons in the Auburn area. He is honest, open, and dedicated to achieving exceptional results through custom surgeries. His reputation is excellent, and his prices affordable. For world-class results, we invite you to meet with Dr. Tseng in a free consultation for his tummy tuck surgery in Kirkland.
For the ultimate VIP experience, The Starlight Method was developed by Dr. Tseng to offer discerning clients a customized set of groundbreaking pre-op, post-op, and maintenance treatments. Your journey will be personally managed by Dr. Tseng, who will deliver a range of treatments to speed healing, strengthen muscles, shed residual fat, limit scarring, and help you maintain the beauty of your results for longer.
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